Question 8 of 25Which is a reason that the effects of assonance are often subtler than those of alliteration?A.Consonant sounds tend to be stronger than vowel sounds.B.Consonant sounds are repeated more often in regular speech.C.Vowel sounds tend to be more prominent than consonant sounds.D.Vowel sounds do not often appear in ancient forms of poetry.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following statements is TRUE?Assonance shares only short vowel sounds with a consonant.Alliteration, assonance, and consonance are rarely used together in writing.Alliteration is the use of the same sounds in poetry.Consonance can be heard at the beginning, middle, or end of a word.

hich of the following best explains what assonance is?A.A mix of consonants and vowelsB.Another word for alliterationC.The repetition of vowel soundsD.The use of vowels in poetry

Which of the following occurs when consonant sounds are repeated within a series of words?AlliterationConsonanceConnotationAssonance

Which of the following lines gives the best example of alliteration?A.The violins sound stately and superior.B.The symphony will practice this afternoon.C.The piano sounds dark and gloomy.D.The horns are quieter in this section.

9. What is the term for the repetition of consonant soundsat the beginning of words in a line of poetry?A. Alliteration C. ConsonanceB. Assonance D. Onomatopoeia